Admission Requirements

Because the Dental Assisting profession requires not only theoretical and clinical skills, but also the ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly, the Dental Assisting program at Athens Technical College uses a competitive admission process to select students. Program faculty and the Admissions Office staff designed the process to ensure maximum opportunity for student success in the program and on the Dental Assisting National Board. Applicants who are on academic probation or are academically dismissed from the college as of the March 1 application deadline will not be considered for admission. Prospective students gain admission to the college initially as Healthcare Assistant program students/applicants to Dental Assisting in order to complete any learning support classes and required general core and health core courses.

The Dental Assisting program sequencing begins once a year at the beginning of Summer Semester. Applicants must complete the preliminary admission process by March 1. Applicants not selected for the program on the initial attempt may reapply during subsequent admission intake periods. There is no waiting list between intake periods; applicants must complete the application process for each attempt at entry into the program.

Applicants to the program should be aware of the Bloodborne Pathogens Infectious Disease Policy in relation to patient care.